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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Daring Escape: Prisoner Smuggles Himself Hidden in Colleague's Backpack
An unusual escape case shook the French prison system, when a 20-year-old criminal managed to leave "Corbas" through an unconventional method, hiding in the luggage of a released cellmate.
Repair work on the Hemus Motorway - important changes in traffic this week
The Road Infrastructure Agency informs drivers about temporary restrictions and changes in traffic organization on the Hemus highway in the Varna region, related to current road repairs and maintenance.
Bulgarian Poetesses with Prestigious International Recognition in a Global Encyclopedia
Two Burgas poets - Natalia Nedyalkova and Mina Krasteva, are included in the second volume of a large-scale world reference book that presents remarkable artists from different eras and areas of art.
Pomorie celebrates 188 years since the birth of Vasil Levski
On July 14, 2025, the Pomorie municipality is preparing a large-scale celebration dedicated to the life and work of the Apostle of Freedom Vasil Levski, planning a series of cultural events in his memory.
New Structural Plan Changes Territory in Sozopol
The municipal administration of Sozopol officially approved a detailed spatial development plan for the transformation of a specific land property into a residential area, while simultaneously delineating a new service street.
A Poetic Forum in Pomorie Honors the Work of Yavorov
The National Poetry Festival "Yavorov Days" will bring together literature enthusiasts from across the country in the coastal city of Pomorie in August 2025, offering a rich program with a recital competition and a national poetry contest.
Temporary change in traffic through the Vitinya tunnel on the Hemus motorway
The Road Infrastructure Agency reports temporary two-way traffic in the tunnel towards Varna, calling on drivers to be extremely cautious during the repair work.
An innovative project supports migration integration through digital skills
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Caritas Sofia launched a large-scale European project aimed at retraining migrants and unemployed individuals in the context of the green and digital transition.
Racist riots shake a Spanish town after ethnic tension
A deep social conflict shook the small Spanish town of Torre Pacheco, after far-right activists organized violent actions against immigrants in response to an attack on an elderly local resident.
Tragic Collision on "Trakia": Two Dead in Severe Accident
A serious traffic accident near Shishmantsi has claimed the lives of two elderly people, while a sixteen-year-old girl has been transported to a hospital after a head-on collision between a Belgian and a Bulgarian car.
Political earthquake: The arrest of the Varna mayor overshadows the national triumph
The leader of GERB, Boyko Borissov, sharply criticized the arrest of Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, describing it as an unintended blow against Bulgaria at a time of an exceptionally successful foreign policy moment.
Expert assessment reveals the truth about the large-scale pediatric project
The Ministry of Health defends the construction of a National Multidisciplinary Children's Hospital, presenting an independent expert assessment of the project's value and significance, which aims to improve pediatric healthcare in Bulgaria.
Pharmacies under the microscope: Dangerous price manipulations before the euro
The Consumer Protection Commission reveals large-scale violations in pricing at commercial sites, warning of sanctions after August 8 for incorrect currency conversion.
Burgas welcomes the tenth edition of the international film forum
The seaside city of Burgas is turning into an epicenter of world arthouse cinema with a jubilee edition of the local international film festival, which promises a rich program with over 30 films from various countries.
A four-year-old adventurer triggered a large-scale rescue operation in Sunny Beach
A dramatic search for a small child shook the resort complex, as a police team managed to safely return the missing boy to his family within less than an hour.